The "G," for instance, is an illustration of Gorey facing the title character from "The Doubtful Guest," one of his many illustrated books. Two cats - many populated his quirky books and drawings - are also fast asleep on the giant letter.

Gorey illustrated more than 100 books and stories, including many he wrote himself, such as favorites like "The Gashlycrumb Tinies," "The Doubtful Guest" and "The Wuggly Ump." His dark, ghoulish and very amusing pen-and-ink drawings were highly stylized and many of his books featured children in perilous situations.

Among other accomplishments, Gorey won a Tony Award for "Dracula" and he illustrated the opening scenes for the credits of PBS' "Mystery" television series.